Gut health – Top tips for a healthy microbiome

Gut health plays a fundamental role in your child’s overall health and well-being.   Research shows our microbiome impacts digestion, growth, immune health, dental health, skin integrity, cognition and mental health.  Our gut is responsible for making the neurotransmitters that regulate… Continue Reading >

What is the importance of a quality lunchbox?

Back-to-school jitters, the unmistakable scent of fresh notebooks, and the comforting feel of lovingly pressed uniforms create an atmosphere infused with a blend of nervous energy and bubbling enthusiasm for new beginnings for our little ones– it’s that time of… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Mums and Babies: Key Postnatal Nutrition Tips and Sleep Hacks for a Healthy Start

Post-natal nutrition is so very important to help your baby grow. It’s equally important for mothers to replenish those important nutrients lost post-delivery and during breastfeeding. A variety of whole foods is needed to gain much-needed nutrients to sustain both… Continue Reading >

Kid Friendly Recipes for Summer

Summer is here and whether we like it or we don’t, we have to enjoy it with the kids around, especially now that it’s the holidays. One of the things that the whole family enjoys doing whether you are indoors… Continue Reading >

Simple Steps to ESCAPE the ‘Summer SWELL’

We often hear people talking about how easy it is to lose weight during the summer months (because we supposedly eat ‘lighter’ and get a little more active).… but for some of us (and our kids), summer can have the… Continue Reading >

Fun Finger Food Ideas for Christmas

Christmas is a time for people getting together celebrating this festive season. Family activities and parties all scheduled within this holidays. If you are planning to throw a party or just attending one, here are some finger food ideas that can… Continue Reading >

How to make sure your little one is getting their nutritional intake whilst in childcare and at home at every age

It can be hard to know whether your child is getting their nutritional intake while at childcare. While at home, you can monitor their diet and add all the yummy nutrients they need into their meals. But ensuring the same… Continue Reading >

Modelling Healthy Coping Skills

We all experience anger, fear, frustration, sadness, rejection, disappointment, jealousy, and guilt at different times; they are simply part of being human.  Uncomfortable emotions are unavoidable, but how we respond to them is our choice. Teaching children how to cope… Continue Reading >

The Role of Dad in the Early Years

There is no position description you’re meant to fulfil Observation and reflection: building kids’ core skills for life Having the opportunity to write about the role of dads in the early years of childhood got me thinking about my little… Continue Reading >

The Importance of the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) play a significant role in women’s health and quality of life. But often, it is not until we experience dysfunction, pain or lack of control that we begin to pay extra attention to this part… Continue Reading >